Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs? Are you seeking a role that is both rewarding and flexible? Axcis is collaborating with a fantastic pupil referral unit in Cardiff to recruit a Classroom Support Assistant. This role involves supporting students aged 14 to 16 with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour. Experience in supporting mental health is essential for this position. This vacancy is ideal for individuals with experience in roles such as: • Support Workers • Police • Army • Mental Health Workers • SEMH Teaching Assistants Key Responsibilities: • Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment focused on students' wellbeing • Supporting students in their academic progress and emotional well-being • Adapting support to meet the needs and abilities of individual students • Effectively managing and handling meltdowns, outbursts, and disruptive behaviour Working Hours and Pay: • 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday • Hourly rate of £14.66 • Temporary role with a long-term contract starting on the 16th of September • Part-time candidates will also be considered if suitable for the role Requirements: • Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs • Strong communication and written English skills • Right to Work in the UK • Enhanced DBS on the update service • EWC Registration About Axcis: As sponsors of the National Autistic Society and other notable SEND organizations, Axcis is committed to its duty of care in the profession. We strive to find the best staff for the schools we work with, leveraging the experience of many of our consultants who are ex-teachers or support staff with SEND experience. Axcis offers excellent training opportunities, including CPD sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management, and Non-verbal Communication, among others. INDWAL<br/><br />If you are interested, then please contact Isabella Tsouramanis on 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2014 and click on the apply button.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;150 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.<br /><br />As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Isabella Tsouramanis&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 0117 472 2400 | Ext: 2014</strong></strong>